Guidelines, Application, and Budget

Grants Available for 2018-2019

Providing Financial Support to Club Projects

National Garden Clubs, Inc. grant program for clubs entitled PLANT AMERICA Community Project Grants has a simple application process. The purpose of the grant program is to provide financial support for new or existing club projects in their respective communities all across the United States.

Individual garden clubs that are members of National Garden Clubs, Inc. may apply for funds up to $1,000 for the direct expenses of projects. Clubs that received a PLANT AMERICA grant for 2017-2018 are not eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is October 15, 2018. Recipients of grants will be notified, and all money will be awarded by January 31, 2019. Projects must be completed by February 28, 2020, and final report forms are due by April 1, 2020.

Project Eligibility

Projects submitted for receiving a grant may be a joint venture with another organization/s. The scope of these projects in communities may include:

Beautification and/or restoration

Community gardens

School gardens/classrooms

Landscaping for Habitat for Humanity Homes

Landscaping of Blue Star Memorial Markers

Implementation of environmental practices

A horticulture or environmental educational event for the public

Grant Amount: Up to $1,000.00 is available to be used for direct expenses of projects

Who May Apply: Individual garden clubs that are members of National Garden Clubs, Inc., and did not receive a grant in 2017-2018.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2018. Recipients of grants will be notified, and all money will be awarded by January 31, 2019. Projects must be completed by February 28, 2020, and final report forms are due by April 1, 2020.